There are some colours that feel completely at home in Orkney, and the deepest of blues is certainly one of them.
From the sea on a calm September day to the darker blues that appear as the seasons begin to change, it's a colour we're surrounded by. So perhaps it's no surprise that September's birthstone, sapphire, has always been a favourite here at Alison Moore Designs.
Best known for its rich blue colour, sapphire actually has far more variety than you might expect. These beautiful gemstones can be found in shades of teal, green, pink, yellow and even the softest pastels, giving us plenty of colour to play with when we're designing.
Our Teal Sapphire Forever Ring captures that beautiful meeting point between blue and green. The colour shifts subtly with the light, sometimes appearing deeper and moodier, at other times revealing brighter flashes of green.
Since we launched it, it's quickly become a firm favourite with our customers - and we have to admit, we're rather in love with it too.
For those who love sapphire in its most recognisable form, our Sapphire Solitaire Pendant keeps things beautifully simple.
With a single deep blue sapphire at its centre, there's very little to distract from the natural colour of the stone. It's an understated piece that's easy to wear every day and a timeless way to mark a September birthday.
But sapphire has a softer, more playful side too. Our Pastel Sapphire Eternal Ring brings together sapphires in a mix of softer shades, creating a playful scattering of colour around the band.
It's a lovely reminder that sapphire doesn't have to mean traditional blue. From gentle pinks and greens to pale yellows and blues, there's a whole spectrum to discover – and this ring celebrates them all.
Sapphire isn't the only gemstone associated with September.
Lapis lazuli is our alternative birthstone for the month, offering another way to wear those beautiful deep blues at a more accessible price point.
Its intense blue colour has made lapis lazuli a treasured gemstone for thousands of years, and its naturally occurring markings mean that every stone has a character of its own.
Our Lapis Lazuli Earrings are a simple way to wear it, whether you're looking for a September birthday gift or simply love that unmistakable blue.
From classic deep blue sapphire and shifting teal to unexpected pastels and the rich tones of lapis lazuli, September gives us plenty of colour to choose from.
Whether you're celebrating a September birthday or simply drawn to those deep, sea-inspired shades, sapphire seems particularly at home here, surrounded by the ever-changing blues of Orkney.
Explore our collection of sapphire jewellery, and discover the beauty of September's birthstone.
